Clinical Psychology

Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychologist. In Disability field the psychotherapy or behaviour training is very important. Behaviour training programmes should be implemented to correct the impairments in the adaptive behaviour. Disability is the consequence of an impairment that may be physical, cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional, developmental, or some combination of these. Hence identification of the problem as well as the management is important. Our clinical psychology unit provide a detailed psychological assessment through standardized tools and the interventional programmes are tailored to the needs of the individual. Apart from the intervention model for the children, the family members are also provides parental counselling to enhance the total quality of life of the family as a whole. When a disabled child is born all hopes of the parents are shattered. In order to assist the parents in dealing effectively with the situation counselling is essential, as a part of the whole management plan

The clinical psychology unit provides services in a range of areas which are:

1. Assessing a client's needs, abilities or behavior using a variety of methods,including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behavior

2. Devising and monitoring appropriate treatment programmes, including therapy, counseling or advice, in collaboration with colleagues